Sony CDXGT430U - CD Receiver Head Unit User manual

SONY:
4-109-735-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions_
Mode d'emploi ____
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT430U Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4.
Pour annuler I'affichage
de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous ala page 4.
CDX-GT430U
©2008 Sony Corporation

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Windows
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not
occur in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one
or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer
or an experienced radiorrV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material- special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
ZAPPIN is atrademark
of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks
or registered
trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product
is protected by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution
of such technology outside of this
product
is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained
in this device ("WM-DRM") to protect
the integrity
of their content ("Secure Content") so
that their intellectual property, induding copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software
to play
Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software").
If the
security
of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners
of Secure Content
("Secure Content Owners") may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Sccure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software's ability
to play unprotected
contcnt. Alist
of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internct or
from aPC. Microsoft
may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf
of Secure Content Owners.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain,
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you tum the ignition off.

Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 4
Resetting the unit 4
Canceling the DEMO mode 4
Preparing the card remote commander 4
Setting the clock 4
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 6
Card remote commander RM-XI51 6
Searching for atrack 8
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer 8
Searching atrack by listening to track passages
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ZAPPINTM 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 9
Storing automatically -BTM 9
Storing manually 9
Receiving the stored stations 9
Tuning automatically 9
CD
Display items ....................... 10
Repeat and shuffle play 10
Support site
USB devices
Playing back aUSB device 11
Display items. .................... .. 11
Repeat and shuffle play ............. .. 11
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. ........... .. 12
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . .. 12
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 12
Adjusting setup items -SET . . . . . .. 12
Using optional equipment. 13
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 14
Notes on discs
14
Playback order of MP3IWMN
AAC files 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 14
Removing the unit. ...................
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Specifications. ......................
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Troubleshooting "16
Error displayslMessages. ............
.. 18
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
prOduct, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAJAAC files
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-RlCD-RW (MP3IWMAJAAC
files (page 14».
Type of discs Label
on the disc
CD-DA
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(illo~i
DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
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IReWritablel
(illo~i
(illo~i
MP3
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
'i;;;um,. I ReWritablel
WMA
AAC
(illo~i
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IReWritablel
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel (page 5) and press the
RESET button (page 6) with apointed object,
such as aball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the
RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-OFF."
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For
how to replace the battery, see page 14.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
+/-.
5After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press
(DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound
if the built-in
amplifier
is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press it; ,then pull it off towards you.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel
and display window.
•Do
not subject the frontpanelto heatlhigh
temperature
or moisture. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car or on adashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the frontpanelduring playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part @ of the front panel with part @ of
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the innersurface of the front
panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
For USB device operation, see "USB devices" on
page to.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
rn OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
~ ~ (BACK) button page 8
To return to the previous display.
~ SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
@] Q(BROWSE) button page 8
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
[ID Control dial/select button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
lID Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[1] Display window
lID ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
[ID USB terminal page 10
To connect to the USB device.
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Card remote commander
RM-X151
Main unit

!1QI SEEK +/- buttons
CDIUSB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about Isecond and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
lDJ ~ (front panel release) button page 5
~ MODE button page 9
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
~ Receptor for the card remote
commander
1BI RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 4
[j]] ZAP button page 9
To enter ZAPPINTM mode.
!1§] BTM button page 9
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
IITI Number buttons
CDIUSB:
CD/(%): ALBM -/+ (during MP3IWMN
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
00: REP page 10,11
CD: SHUF page 10, 11
®:DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
"ON."
To cancel, set "OFF."
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Ij]] DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 10, 11
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
~ AUX input jack page 13
To connect aportable audio device.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
1m "(~)/"(~)buttons
To control radio/CD/USB, the same as
(SEEK)
-/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by
.. ...
f)J DSPl (display) button page 10, 11
To change display items.
~ VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
fJ] ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
PJI SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
~ t(+)/ .. (-) buttons
To control CDIUSB, the same as CD/(%)
(ALBM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by
t...
~ SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
fB Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the cardremote commander
unless (
SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or adisc is
inserted
to activate the unit first.

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Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
-Quick-BrowZer
You can search for atrack in aCD or USB device
easily
by category.
Q(BROWSE) Control dial!
select button
~ (BACK)
SEEK+/-
1Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list
of search categories appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press
it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press ~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZermode, the repeat!
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
-Jump mode
When many items are in acategory, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press
(SEEK) +in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
liJ d
fl)
GCurrent item number
CD Total item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item,
or one near the desired item.
It skips in steps
of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the control dial.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer
mode and the selected item appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item and press it.
Playback starts
if the selected item is atrack.
To cancel Jump mode
Press ~ (BACK) or ( SEEK) -.
Searching a track by listening to
track passages- ZAPPINTM
While playing back short track passages in aCD
or USB device in sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode
is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle
or shuffle repeat mode.
Select button
'([
\.
~ (BACK) ZAP

1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display,
playback starts from apassage
of the next
track.
The passage
is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
Track
L.....- __ ¥ __ ------J
The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
2Press the select button or (ZAP) when
atrack you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search atrack by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps Iand
2.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 13).
You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press
(SEEK) -/+ or CD/CD (ALBM -/+) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip atrack or album.
•Pressing
~ (BACK) also confirms atrack to
playback.
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMI, FM2,
FM3, AMI
or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting
is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button
(CD to ®) until
"MEM" appears. _
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button
(CD to ®).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/-
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station
is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold ( SEEK) +/- to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/-
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
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Display items
6'Source
eTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1,
Track numberlElapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information of aCD TEXT, MP3IWMAlAAC is
displayed.
*2 Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type,
recording format
and settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
•MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3),
WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device afterstarting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction
or damage
may occur
if it is connectedbefore starting the engine.
Select
eTRACK
eALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc
in random order.
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*When an MP3tWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "e OFF'
or "SHUF OFF."

Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
o(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
-files (tracks) per folder: 500
•Do
not leave aUSB device in aparkedcar, as
malfunction mayresult.
•It may take time forplayback
to begin, depending on
the amount
of recorded data.
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may notbe
played.
•Duringplayback
or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3IWMAlAAC file, elapsed
playing time maynotdisplay accurately.
•Playback
of the following MP3IWMAlAAC files is not
supported.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
After 3seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select"~ OFF'
or "SHUF OFF."
Playing back a USB device
1Connect the USB device to the USB
terminal.
When using acable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
Playback starts.
IfaUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(OFF) to stop playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data
in the USB device may be
damaged.
Notes
•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration,
or cause aloose
connection.
•Do
not detach the front panelduringplayback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may be damaged.
•This unitcannotrecognize USB devices via aUSB
hub.
Display items
GSource
eTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format
and settings. Fordetails,
visit the supportsite.
•The maximum number
of displayable data is as
follows.
-folders (albums): 128
Select
~ TRACK
~ ALBUM
SHUF ALBUM
SHUF DEVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
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Adjusting setup items - SET
The volume level is adjustable in I dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 3and 4to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting
is complete.
SPress ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
Tip
Otherequalizer types are also adjustable.
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3Press ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
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EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7music types.
LOW*l, MID*l, HI*1 (page 12)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
SUB (Subwoofer volume)*2
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
("ATT" is the lowest setting.)
AUX (AUX level)*3
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" - "0 dB" - "-8
dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*IWhen EQ3 is activated.
*2 When the audio outputis set to "SUB-OUT'
(page 12).
*3 When AUX source is activated.
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly to select "EQ3."
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF."
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display:
"ON,"
"OFF' (page 13).
A.OFF
Shuts off automatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off:
"NO," "30S
(seconds)," "30M (minutes)," "60M (minutes)."
SUB/REAR*1
Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT"
(subwoofer),
"REAR-OUT' (power amplifier).
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: "ON," "OFF."
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness:
"ON," "OFE"

M.DSPl (Motion Display)
Selects the Motion Display mode.
-"SA":
to show moving patterns and spectrum
analyzer.
-
"OFF': to deactivate the Motion Display.
A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically:
"ON," "OFF."
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"ON": to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
-
"OFF': to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF."
Z.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
-"Z.TIME-l (about 6seconds)," "Z.TIME-2
(about 9seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about
30 seconds)."
lPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "OFF,"
"80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz," "160Hz."
lPF NORM/REV*3 (Low Pass Filter NormaV
Reverse)
Selects the phase when the LPF is on: "NORM,"
"REV."
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-offfrequency:
"OFF," "80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz,"
"160Hz."
lOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low .
volume levels: "ON," "OFF."
BTM (page 9)
*IWhen the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set
to "SUB-OUT."
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on yourcar speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Tum off the portable audio device.
2Tum down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Adjust the input level (page
12).
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Additional Information
Precautions
-CD-RlCD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
IS09660 Level llLevel 2, JolietIRomeo or
multi-session.
•Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
•Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Playback order of MP3IWMAJAAC
files
Maintenance
DFolder
(album)
~ MP3IWMAI
AAC file
(track)
+side up
WARNING
Battery may explode
if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium batteryout of the reach of children.
Should the batterybe swallowed, immediately
consultadoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correctpolarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not
hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit may occur.
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately Iyear. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions
of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range
of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with anew CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present arisk of fire or
explosion.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
•The maximum number of: (CD-RlCD-RW only)
-folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
-files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
iffolder/file names contain many characters)
-displayable characters for afolder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
• If the multi-session disc begins with aCD-DA
session, it is recognized as aCD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played back.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-CD-RlCD-RW
of poor recording quality.
-CD-RlCD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
-CD-RlCD-RW which
is finalized incorrectly.
Notes on discs
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in acar
parked in direct sunlight.
•Before playing, wipe the discs
with acleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
•This unit is designed to
playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some
of the music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape
or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
-Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
- 8 cm (3 1/
4in) discs.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to
dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
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Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab.
Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Hook facing
inwards.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
sure to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse.
If the fuse blows,
check the powerconnection and
replace the fuse.
If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such acase,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Fuse (10 A)
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Notes
•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors,
and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
•Nevertouch the connectors directly with yourfingers
orwith anymetal device. -
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
Back of the front
panel
Main unit
Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
o Detach the front panel (page 5).
e Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output:
17 Watts RMS x 4 at
4Ohms <
1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: IWatt into 4Ohms)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-XI51
Parts for installation and connections (I set)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow
and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at IkHz
Frequency response: 20 -15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 261lV
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500 rnA
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in
cabinets.
•Packaging cushions are made from paper.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
If the problem is not solved, visit the following
support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input terminal
Tone controls:
Low: ±IO
dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid:
±to dB at IkHz (XPLOD)
High:
±to dB at to kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements:
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth»
Dimensions: Approx.
178 x50 x 179 mm
(7 I/s x 2 x 7 tIs in) (wlhld)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 x53 x 162 mm
(7
1/4x 2
I/s x 6 1 /2 in)(wlhld)
Mass: Approx.
1.2 kg (2 Ib II oz)
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No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection or fuse.
• If the unit is turned offand the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
-. Turn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have arelay box.
No sound.
•The ATT function is activated.
•The position
of the fader control "FAD" is not set for
a2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
•The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
•An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
•The RESET button has been pressed.
-. Store again into the memory.
•The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected or it
is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car's
accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, demonstration
mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5minutes with
"DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts.
-Set "DEMO-OFF' (page 12).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
•The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 12).
•
The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
-Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
•The connectors are dirty (page IS).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Offfunction activates
after turning
off the unit.
-Turn
off the unit.
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The disc cannot be loaded.
•Another disc is already loaded.
•
The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
•Defective or dirty disc.
•
The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).
MP3IWMAlAAC files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3IWMAlAAC
format and version. For details on playable discs and
formats, visit the support site.
MP3IWMAlAAC files take longer to play back
than others.
The following discs take alonger time to start
playback.
- a disc recorded with acomplicated tree structure.
- a disc recorded in Multi Session.
- a disc to which data can be added.
The display items do not scroll.
•For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
•"A.SCRL" is set to "OFE"
-Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 13).
-Press and hold (
DSPL) (SCRL).
The sound skips.
•Installation is not correct.
-Install the unit at an angle
of less than 45° in a
sturdy part
of the car.
•Defective
or dirty disc.
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The connection is not correct.
-Connect apower antenna (aerial) control lead
(blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead
of acar's antenna (aerial)
booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).
-Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
-
If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the
connection
of the power antenna (aerial) control
lead.
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•
The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
-Tuning stops too frequently:
Set "LOCAL-ON" (page 13).
-Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set
"LOCAL-OFF' (page 13).
•
The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•
The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Set "MONO-ON" (page 13).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
-Set "MONO-OFF" (page 13).
The USB device takes longer to play back.
The USB device contains files with acomplicated tree
structure.
Abeep sounds.
During playback, the USB device has been
disconnected.
-Before disconnecting aUSB device, make sure to
stop playback first for data protection.
The sound is intermittent.
The sound may be intermittent at ahigh-bit-rate of
more than 320 kbps.
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Error displays/Messages
CHECKING
The unit is confinning the connection
of aUSB device.
-Wait until confinning the connection is finished.
ERROR
•The disc
is dirty or inserted upside down.
-Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
•The disc cannot play due to aproblem.
-Insert another disc.
•USB device was not automatically recognized.
-Reconnect it again.
•Press
~ to remove the disc.
FAILURE
The connection
of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
-See the installation guide manual
of this model to
check the connection.
HUB NO SUPRT
USB hub
is not supported on this unit.
L. SEEK +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO DEV (No Device)
(SOURCE) is selected without aUSB device
connected. AUSB device or aUSB cable has been
disconnected during playback.
-Be sure to connect aUSB device and USB cable.
NO MUSIC
The disc or USB device does not contain amusic file.
-Insert amusic CD in this unit.
-Connect aUSB device with amusic file in it.
NO NAME
Adisc/alburnlartist/track name is not written in the
track.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
-Check the connection.
If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
OVERLOAD
USB device
is overloaded.
-Disconnect the USB device, then change the source
by pressing
(SOURCE).
-Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an
unsupported device is connected.
READ
The unit
is reading all track and album infonnation on
the disc.
-Wait until reading
is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than aminute.
RESET
The
CD unit or USB device cannot be operated due to
aproblem.
-Press the RESET button (page 4).
"L. L.L.L. "or "", , "
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end
of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
""
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The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the
problem began.
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support)
The connected USB device
is not supported.
-For details on the compatibility
of your USB
device, visit the support site.
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If you have any questions/problems
regarding this product, try the following:
1 Read Troubleshooting in these
Operating Instructions.
2Reset the unit.
Note: Stored data may be erased.
3Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call 1-800-222-7669
URL http://www.SONY.com
http://www.sony.netl
Sony Corporation Printed in China

SONY:
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Apparells utilises
dans les illustrations (non fournis)
Front speaker
Haut·parleur avant
Power amplifier
Ampllflcateur de puissance
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Rear speaker
Haut-parteur arrlere
Active subwoofer
Caisson de graves aetll
Installation/Connections
Installation/Connexions
CDX-GT430U
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Cautions
• This unit is designed for negative ground (canh) 12 V
DC operation only.
•Do not get the leads under ascrew, or caught in moving
parts (e.g. seal railing).
•Before making connections, lum the car ignition off to
avoid shon circuits.
•Connect the yellow and red power supply leads only
after all other leads have been connected.
•Run all ground (earth) leads to a common
ground (earth) point.
•Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with
clectricallape for safety.
•
The use of optical instruments with this product will
incrcase eye hazard.
Notes on the power supply lead (yellow)
•When connecting this unit in combination with other
stereo components, the connected car circuit's rating
must be higher than the
sum of each component's fuse.
•When
no car circuits are rated high enough. connect
the unit directly to the battery.
Parts list [I]
• The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the
inSlructions.
•
The bracket <D and the protection collar@ are
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<D from the unit. For details, see '"Removing the
protection collar and the bracket
<EI)" on the reverse
side
of the sheet.
•Keep the release keys ® for future use as they
are also necessary if you remove the unit from
your car.
Caution
Handle the bracket <D carefully to avoid injuring your
fingers.
Not"
Before installing, make sure that the catches on both sides of
the bracket(j) are bent inwards 2 mm ('/~ in). If the catches are
straight or bent outwards. the unit will not be installed securely
and may spring out.
Connection example [gJ
Notes
• Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead before connecting
the amplifier.
•The alarm will only sound if the builf.in amplifier is used.
Connection diagram ~
oTo ametal surface of the car
First connect the black ground (earth) lead. then connect the
yellow and red power supply leads
eTo the power antenna (aerial) control lead or
power supply lead of antenna (aerial) booster
Notes
•It
is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power
antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial) booster. or with a
manualfy---operated telescopic antenna (aerial).
•When
your car has abum-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in
the rear/side glass,
see "Notes on the control and power
suppJy1eads."
eTo AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for ampHf/ers. Connecting any other
system may damage the unit_
oTo the +12 V power terminal which is
energized in the accessory position of the
ignition switch
Notes
• If there is noBCCeSSOt)' position, connect to the ... 12 V
power (battery) terminal which is energized at an times.
Be sure to connect the blade groond (earth) lead 10 a
metal surface of the car firs/.
•When
your car has abvift-in FMlAM antenna (aerial) in
the rear/side glass. see "Notes on the control and power
supply leads.·
9To the +12V power terminal which is
energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to a metal
surlace of the car "rst.